Briana Randall (She/Her)

Executive Director

I started at the Career & Internship Center as a counselor in 2004.  Over the 15 years that followed, I spent periods of time coordinating our grad student programs, managing our front desk and student employee teams, supporting the employer relations team, leading our data and assessment initiatives, and directing our multi-faceted internship operations.  In 2019, I was hired as the center’s Executive Director.  In this role, my big picture vision is that all UW students will be able to 1) identify the skills employers want, 2) gain experience to enhance their skills, 3) articulate their skills and experiences to potential employers, and 4) successfully take a good-fit next step.  Undoubtedly, this is a big undertaking!  Smaller goals in service to my larger vision include supporting our dynamic staff, fostering cross-campus collaborations, humbly seeking feedback, pushing myself to address problems creatively, and using data to inform decision-making.  If you have ideas about how we can best support students, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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How to Succeed in Your Fall Job Search in China Market (Webinar)

China starts the fall recruiting season in early September. MentorX would like to share with the UW students about the industry and companies that they could focus on applying to and how to practice interviews, specifically by industry. The presentation will include: …

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Peace Corps Information Session: Is Service Right For You?

University of Washington’s Peace Corps campus recruiter, Amanda Li, invites you to an information session on all things Peace Corps! 

Peace Corps is a great opportunity for those interested in grassroots changemaking, cross-cultural connection and learning, community-level capacity-building, international travel, …

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Mentorship for seniors and new graduates from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds

Success Cohorts provides a safe space for early career individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds to belong and foster self-confidence.

Join us to develop and achieve your definition of “success.” Cohorts share authentically, gain resources and tools, problem-solve together, …

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Career Readiness Week – 8 webinars + 83 employers wanting to meet with you!

Our team is coming together next week to host 8 webinars and 1 huge recruiting event in 3 days!  You can schedule 10-minute virtual meetups with recruiters anxious to hire Huskies AND learn helpful tips on all things job search …

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June Grads – Win a $100 Visa Gift Card

At UW our graduates go on to do impactful work in the world – and we know that the first step in this journey is happening right now. Whether you are employed full-time, continuing your education, taking time off, or still …

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GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal is a wonderful resource for students who want to intern or work in another country…or in the U.S.

For the global job search, it offers comprehensive guides on working in 42 countries; detailed guides on how to find work …

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Should You Do a PhD?

Are you considering a PhD and need help deciding?  You can access this short e-book with 8 tips to help you decide:

  PDF: https://sfmartins.gumroad.com/l/ShouldIDoAPhD
  Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YRB38W3

For a free copy, please email the author directly at Samuel.martins@live.com or text via LinkedIn.

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Scholarship for Immersive Internships in Spain

¡SpainWorks! is a new scholarship program that helps students increase their Spanish language proficiency, enhance their understanding of global issues, and better position themselves for international careers.  Selected UW students will travel to León, Spain in winter 2023, live with …

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State law provides equality protections for employees, job applicants

Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, first approved in 2018, provides important equality protections to employees and job applicants. The law (RCW 49.58) prohibits gender pay discrimination and promotes fairness among workers by addressing business practices that contribute to unequal …

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These Are The Skills Employers Want

Employers are most interested in problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work on a team.  Close behind are written communication skills, initiative, and strong work ethic.

Students should be intentional in 1) developing these attributes through courses, internships, …

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